Schools near Colchester
62 schools within 3 miles of the centre of Colchester.
Primary schools
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 3-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.2 mi |
| St John's Green Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 5-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.8 mi |
| Queen Boudica Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.8 mi |
| Braiswick Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 4-11 | Outstanding | Nov 2023 | 0.9 mi |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 2-11 | Good | Sep 2019 | 1.0 mi |
| Hamilton Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 4-11 | Unknown | Jan 2025 | 1.0 mi |
| Myland Community Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 5-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.2 mi |
| St. George's School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 3-11 | Good | Nov 2023 | 1.4 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | Good | Nov 2022 | 1.5 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.5 mi |
| Prettygate Infant School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 5-7 | Good | Oct 2022 | 1.6 mi |
| Prettygate Junior School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 7-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.6 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 5-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.6 mi |
| Camulos Academy Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.7 mi |
| Home Farm Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.7 mi |
| Kings Ford Academy Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 7-11 | Unknown | Jun 2025 | 1.8 mi |
| King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 2-7 | Unknown | Oct 2024 | 1.8 mi |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Ofsted report · School details | Community school | 3-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.8 mi |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Foundation school | 5-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.8 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Voluntary controlled school | 4-11 | Unknown | Jun 2025 | 1.8 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 3-11 | Unknown | Jan 2025 | 1.8 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester Ofsted report · School details | Voluntary controlled school | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.9 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | Unknown | Jun 2025 | 2.0 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ofsted report · School details | Voluntary controlled school | 4-11 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 2.0 mi |
Secondary schools
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-16 | Good | Jan 2024 | 0.1 mi |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-18 | Inadequate | May 2021 | 0.7 mi |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-18 | Outstanding | Nov 2023 | 1.0 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Ofsted report · School details | Voluntary aided school | 11-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.0 mi |
| Philip Morant School and College Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-18 | Good | Sep 2023 | 1.3 mi |
| The Gilberd School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.8 mi |
| The Trinity School Ofsted report · School details | Free schools | 11-16 | Unknown | May 2025 | 1.8 mi |
| Paxman Academy Ofsted report · School details | Free schools | 11-16 | Good | Feb 2024 | 1.9 mi |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 2.0 mi |
| Colchester Academy Ofsted report · School details | Academy sponsor led | 11-16 | Good | Mar 2023 | 2.1 mi |
| The Stanway School Ofsted report · School details | Academy converter | 11-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 2.3 mi |
Sixth forms & colleges
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Ofsted report · School details | Further education | 16-99 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.2 mi |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester Ofsted report · School details | Academy 16-19 converter | 16-99 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.4 mi |
Other schools
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswode Hoe School Ofsted report · School details | Academy special converter | 5-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.6 mi |
| Colchester Prep & High School Ofsted report · School details | Other independent school | 2-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's School for Girls Ofsted report · School details | Other independent school | 2-17 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 0.7 mi |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Ofsted report · School details | Academy alternative provision converter | 4-16 | Good | Jul 2024 | 1.2 mi |
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Ofsted report · School details | Pupil referral unit | 13-18 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.8 mi |
| Holmwood House School Ofsted report · School details | Other independent school | 0-16 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 1.9 mi |
| Lexden Springs School Ofsted report · School details | Academy special sponsor led | 3-19 | Inadequate | Jan 2024 | 2.2 mi |
| University of Essex Ofsted report · School details | Higher education institutions | No current Ofsted grade | - | 2.7 mi | |
| Doucecroft School Ofsted report · School details | Other independent special school | 3-19 | No current Ofsted grade | - | 2.9 mi |
Schools in nearby towns
- Ipswich (15.6 mi)
- Chelmsford (21.2 mi)
- Southend-on-Sea (25.4 mi)
- Cambridge (39.1 mi)
- Canterbury (43.3 mi)
- Ely (43.9 mi)
School data last updated: 2026-06-16
Source: Get Information About Schools (GIAS) and Ofsted, Open Government Licence v3.0.